US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Small group experience in much of Tanzania
The best trip of the year was to Tanzania with the owner of Asante Safaris. We went first to Ruaha national park, part of the Great Rift Valley. There were many baobab trees, and we stayed at a private tented camp. Our next stop was Selous game reserve, a World Heritage Site that has wild and unspoiled miombo woodland. We stayed at a lodge on the Rufiji River. Both of these sites were great for birding! Next we spent a couple of days on Zanzibar Island and stayed in historic Stone Town. We visited some of the beach resorts and did the spice tour. Then we went north to the area usually visited by tourists on safari: Lake Manyara Conservancy, Tarangire national park, Ngorongoro Crater, Oldupai Gorge, and the Serengeti. We stayed at lodges and camps, and saw so many thousands of animals of so many species that it was incredible. Travel from site to site was on 12-passenger planes.
Pre-trip communication was thorough, so we had no adverse surprises. Service was extraordinary, possibly due to the owner's being with us. Our local guides were very, very knowledgeable!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 Day Dune Experience (Camping)
What an unbelievable trip.
We had some difficulties at the beginning booking the campsite we were staying in at Sossusvlei, due in part to my lateness confirming the trip, but managed to work it out. I advise booking early to avoid this possible issue, but Andre and his team did a great job of clearing that up. He also managed to rearrange the final destination of the trip, moving it from Windhoek to Swakopmund quite cheaply for our group, which was greatly appreciated.
Andre and Barrel were the most amazing people to have shared this experience with. My five friends and I took this quick vacation, and had no idea what to expect. We were given a luxurious camping experience, with mattress pads, fabulous homecooked meals, with china plates...the works. We woke up in the morning for lovely sunrises, dune hikes, pool relaxation time, and sundowners. Throughout our excursions, either driving around, walking the dunes, or visiting the smallest canyon in the world, Andre was a wealth of information (ASK ABOUT THE FAIRY CIRCLES!!! CRAZY) and a great conversationalist to boot. The trip was short but sweet, and I cannot recommend it more. I hope to join Impala Tours again soon!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything We'd Hoped For
We are so glad that we booked with Wild Planet Safari. First, my communications with Ryan and Thale over email were so quick and easy, that we got everything lined up in no time. Then the excursion itself was just perfect. Ryan was EXTREMELY friendly and knowledgeable - I know because I asked him a thousand questions! He was also great at showing us around Kruger - knowing the spots to see the most animal, readings traffic patterns to find more, and trying very hard to fill our every desire. And our general interactions with Ryan were great, as we talked about South African sports, culture, social issues. Ryan was a great guide not only for Kruger, but South Africa in general. I truly hope we can book another safari with Wild Planet, be it in Kruger, or wherever they schedule tours!
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and desperate to go back again
I had the most amazing time of my life and can't thank you guys enough for helping obtain the best memories ever that I will never forget!!!!
I am so in love with SA that I can't wait to come back again. Hopefully sooner rather than later!!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It Started in Africa delivers
Amazing trek in Mount Meru for a group of 5 organized by it started in africa. Since first email to leaving the country we always felt welcomed and all the staff (office , guides, emails) were always very warm to us and helped us with all our inquiries and requests in a timely manner. FInally we reached the top of this beautiful mountain which was a challenge not possible without this beautiful people. We will never forget you guys and will come back to climb the Kilimanjaro.
UY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience
I did an overnight safari last month with Go Safari and I had an incredible experience! I didn´t have much time to do it, but both Glen and Susan worked a package for me that could work for the 1.5 days I have for going to Pilanesberg.
I thank both Glen and Susan and the whole team and I look forward to meeting them again for another great experience next year.
Best wishes,
Alejandro, URUGUAY
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and Helpful.
Hi Glen and Susan,
Besides beautiful South Africa, pleasant weather and lovely people, you gave us an extra comfort, with your amazing and helpful assistance.
Thank you very much for the cosy hospitality.
All the best and see you next time for sure!
best regards from Brazil
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best safari ever
I was for a while in Tanzania and i was doing some safaris with many companies definitely i just had the best experiences with ilmasai and their locations, capitán Godson the best Man at Serengeti he was sharing his knowladge about wild life always and it was simply amazing having really good atmosphere in the car and beautiful landscapes to take such an amazing pictures.
Definitely just go Back soon ¡,l
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing adventure!
What an amazing trip. I cannot recommend Makasa enough. My wife and I went on a trip last summer, and we could not be happier.
First, the communication. I found that Selma was always helpful and informative. She responded quickly and helped us customize our trip to what we wanted. She made thoughtful recommendations and helped us figure out what was the best fit for us.
The accommodations were all memorable and wonderful. We stayed mostly in tented camps, and my wife was thrilled to be able to see zebras walking from the shower one evening. Truly a memorable experience.
But the best was the actual trip. The service from pick-up to drop off was top notch. We experienced the adventure we dreamed of. Our guide, Peter, was incredibly knowledgable about the wildlife and the plants, and really made the trip. He was kind, and interesting, and clearly well liked by the other guides and people in the industry. I cannot over emphasize how much of a difference he made to us enjoying our trip. We felt well taken care of, and he made an extra effort to find us animals that were not surrounded by safari vehicles already. His effort of searching rewarded us with watching two lionesses hunt, without any other vehicle in sight. Truly a wonderful man, and a terrific guide. Peter also worked hard to accommodate some of our requests for other things. He went and haggled for us at a market, and when we wanted to go on a hike, he found one for us to do.
One recommendation - Bring the biggest binoculars that you can. My wife and I brought small travel ones, but Peter let us use his large ones, and they made a huge difference.
Since coming home, I have recommended Makasa to friends and family who have seen our photos, and I sincerely hope that they go. If they have half the experience that we did, they will have an amazing trip.
Perhaps, the best I can say is, if my wife and I went back to Tanzania, we would go with Makasa again.
Reliable and helpful
Reliable and helpful, excellent service...everything was in line with our expectations! We had a great time in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana!